We could all use a little more happiness in our lives, don't you think? That's why I knew I had to share today's tea, Happy Tea from Art of Tea. Unlike many popular teas on the market it doesn't make wild claims that you'll lose inches, increase your focus, or boost your metabolism—it's not even infused with luck, but a good cup of tea will always bring a smile to your face, especially if you share it with a friend.

It's been a while since I first discovered this tea, it was sent to me by a friend during one of our massive tea swaps. The person I was swapping with was trying to introduce me to Guayusa, one of the base teas used for this blend. Guayusa is an herbal tea (or tisane if you prefer) but it's packed with caffeine, so if you're wanting to make the switch from coffee to tea in the coming year it's a good bridge as you wean yourself off your addiction.

The flavor is a mixture of sweet and tart, tasting mostly of berry with hints of hibiscus and apple. The base teas—guyusa, green rooibos, and jasmine green tea—only offer the barest hint of flavor to the overall blend which could be a plus if you aren't normally a fan of tea. Whether you drink it hot or cold, this is one delicious tea that is sure to bring a smile to your face.

My Rating: 86/100

Would I order this again?Absolutely. This is one of the teas I always keep on hand when I need a caffeinated boost to get me through a long day.

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If you're looking to bring a ray of sunshine to your senses, you have come to the right place. Surely the name of this tea alone is enough to put a smile on anyone's face. Sometimes we get a little intertwined in our ordinary, everyday lives and could use a fresh perspective. So what better way to lift your spirits than to tantalize your palate with a cup of this organic, utopian bliss? Sweet raspberries are perfectly balanced by the tangy effervescence of fresh hibiscus flowers while the indulgent, floral scent of jasmine carries this slightly stimulating guayusa tea to a place that could only be described as 'Happy' with a capital 'H'! Enjoy this delightful tea on your own or in the company of close friends and loved ones.

I don't really care for the taste of rooibos, but for the past year I've been including it in my diet in an effort to reduce the swelling in my hands. Even though I'm in my early 30s I've had arthritis for years, some days my hands are so swollen I can barely type. While I could pop a pill to help with the swelling and pain, I've been looking for a more natural way to find relief. This was how I discovered that rooibos tea is known for its ability to ward off inflammation. Rooibos comes in two varieties, red and green. One thing that I've noticed is that I definitely prefer the much more mellow flavor of green rooibos, which today's blend uses. It doesn't seem to have the strong woody, almost medicinal taste of its red counterpart.

Peach Picnic from The Persimmon Tree Tea Company uses green rooibos paired with peach, orange, and strawberry to create an incredibly sweet tea that doesn't need any added sugar. While I do love the combination of fruits used in this blend, I find that the sweetness makes it hard to distinguish the individual flavors. Peach is by far the most noticeable flavor, followed up with a slight tang from the orange peel. After a few sips from my cup all I taste is peach, the rest of the flavors are buried underneath, leaving me with a rather one-dimensional cup of tea. I had hoped for a blend that was a little more evenly balanced, but if you like your tea on the sweet side, this does make a nice sweet iced tea.

My Rating: 68/100

Would I order this again? No. This was much more sweet than I typically enjoy.

Disclosure:

In an effort to be open with my readers I want to let you know that The Persimmon Tree Tea Company has provided me with two tins of tea for review. As always, all opinions are my own.

One cannot resist the tart, lemony goodness of lemon meringue. We've captured this popular dessert-y favorite from its light, fluffy texture to its sweet, creamy finish. This sip-able fantasy is truly a guilt-free delight that can be shared at any time of day, on any occasion. Decadence indeed!

I'm fairly new to ordering from Art of Tea, I placed my first order during their Black Friday sale and came away with a bunch of samples in cute little tins. If you follow me on instagram then you likely saw the photo I posted when the order came in. Not only are these the perfect size for sampling, but the tins are great when I want to gift tea to someone, they're pretty classy looking. Even though I bought these back in November I haven't had much of a chance to crack into them yet. With spring coming soon I thought I would pull this one out as a reminder that spring is on its way, even if we currently have a ton of snow on the ground. There is something about Lemon Meringue that just screams springtime, perhaps it's the cheerful yellow color that is so appealing after a long bleak winter full of grey.

When I first opened the tin I was a bit surprised, while I certainly smelled citrus, it wasn't the lemon I was expecting, but rather orange. Upon closer inspection of the ingredient list I realized that lemon wasn't even listed as an ingredient, but orange peel was, which didn't leave me much hope for enjoying this tea. Oranges just so happen to make my top ten list of foods I don't enjoy in the slightest. Somehow I managed to miss this when I ordered my tea, knowing me I probably just saw the name, went ohhh Lemon Meringue, thought of awesome pies, and added this to my already overflowing shopping cart.

I know how my mind works and I should know better by now, but evidentially I don't.

In the end it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, it's almost like a tart creamsicle and if you add a little sugar to it you have full creamsicle flavor in a cup of tea. I think that anyone who enjoys orange and is looking for a caffeine free option will enjoy this tea. It also makes a very tasty iced tea, I ran out of time to sit and enjoy my tea and put it in the refrigerator for later. When I noticed that the temperature was hovering in the mid 50's I decided to pull it out and give it a second chance. In Wisconsin mid 50's is definitely iced tea weather, for us that is a regular heat wave! It's such a shame that we're expecting snow and cold weather the rest of the week, but the warm weather reminds me that iced tea weather is almost here. I can't be the only one excited about this, can I?

My Rating: 68/100

Would I order this again? No. This was a little heavy on the orange for my tastes, but those of you who enjoy orange will love this blend.